Electronic Banking services 24/7

On-site Customer Service Representatives

Customer Lounge/Conference Room facilities

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 26 October 2008 - Habib Bank AG Zurich (HBZ), one of the leading international banks operating in the United Arab Emirates, has announced the launch of its new Electronic Banking Unit (EBU). The EBU is designed to provide a wide range of banking services to the growing number of people living and working in the Dubai Marina area, adjacent communities and valued existing HBZ customers.

The EBU offers automated services 24/7, while dedicated relationship managers will also be available during extended business hours Saturday - Thursday, from 9am-5pm, to assist customers with their diverse banking needs.

Mr Reza Habib, Joint President, Habib Bank AG Zurich said, "The EBU at Dubai Marina reinforces HBZ's ongoing commitment to provide multiple channels of service for its customers.  The Dubai Marina and adjacent communities are growing rapidly where its residents and visitors require readily accessible facilities such as those provided by the EBU."

At any time, Habib Bank AG Zurich customers will be able to take advantage of a host of services which include being able to withdraw and deposit cash and cheques, make balance enquiries, request mini-statements, pay utility bills, transfer funds, request cheque books and manage GSM service.

Additionally, the EBU offers the following facilities for use by HBZ customers:

  • Use of the Customer Lounge/Conference Room- subject to prior booking
  • Dedicated Internet Banking Kiosk providing internet banking services, including account statements, requests for HBZ GSM & Secure Key, change of ATM withdrawal limits, utility bill payments & details, view cheque deposits and returns, funds transfers, secure third party transfers, request for third party limit changes, status of remittances, access authenticated SWIFT messages in real-time, indicative exchange rates and online equity trading platform.

The Habib Bank AG Zurich Electronic Banking Unit is located parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road in the Dubai Marina Area.

Habib Bank AG Zurich - EBU
Dubai Marina Marina Diamond, Bldg 4
P.O. Box 38220
Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: +971 4 207 2000
Email: info@habibbank.com
Website: www.habibbank.com

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About Habib Bank AG Zurich
Habib Bank AG Zurich was established in 1967 on a solid foundation of banking tradition that spans several generations. Traditional banking values set in the context of international banking has determined Habib Bank AG Zurich's corporate philosophy - "Service with Security" - for over 41 years in operation. Providing trade finance, corporate, consumer, private, retail and correspondent banking products, the bank offers highly personalized service to its customers through its international network of over 137 branches and subsidiaries. In addition to offering traditional banking products over a number of channels, HBZ's leading technology solutions allows its clients to manage their accounts and conduct real time transactions 24 hours a day world wide through http://www.habibbank.com

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